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February 27, 2009
 MGMT have threatened to sue French President Nicolas Sarkozy's UMP party after they used one of their tracks without permission. The party has admitted using 'Kids' at national congress and twice in online campaign videos, and offered to pay the American band one euro as compensation. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 The Libertines are on the brink of reuniting to record new material and tour, according to reports. The group disbanded in 2004 because of singer Pete Doherty's problem with drink and drugs. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 U2's guitarist The Edge has said it was unfortunate the group's new album 'No Line On The Horizon' leaked online ahead of its release on Monday (March 2nd). The band's twelfth record was accidentally released earlier this month by the Australian arm of the band's record label. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Katy Perry, Leona Lewis and LL Cool J are to take part in the Grammy Celebration Concert tour. The five-date tour will open at the Hollywood Palladium on April 9th with a performance from Lewis. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 MC Hammer is to give fans an insight into his own life in a new reality TV series. Hammertime will follow the rapper, who is famed for his hit 'U Can't Touch This', his wife and their five children at home in California. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Kraftwerk and Massive Attack will headline the opening two days of this year's Bestival festival, it's been announced. MGMT, Fleet Foxes, Klaxons and Seasick Steve will also perform at the event on the Isle of Wight, which will run from September 11th-13th. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Def Leppard, Cheap Trick and Poison have announced details of a joint US tour. The 36-date summer tour will begin in Camden, New Jersey on June 23rd and also includes shows in Hartford, Milwaukee and Birmingham. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 US rapper Bow Wow has said he doesn't expect Chris Brown's recent arrest to harm his music career. Brown was questioned by police earlier this month following a complaint of assault from an unnamed woman, reported to be his girlfriend, Rihanna. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Sigur Ros keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson is recording the soundtrack for a new movie starring actor Colin Farrell. The film, entitled Ondine, is about a fisherman who finds a woman in his net and believes she is a mermaid. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Billy Talent, Dream Theater and The Blackout have been added to this year's Download festival line up. Buckcherry and Anvil – who played the Monsters of Rock festival in 1982 - have also joined the bill. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Arctic Monkeys will headline this year's Open'er festival in Poland, it's been announced. The Sheffield band join previously announced headliners Kings of Leon at the event, which will take place from the July 2nd-5th. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Blur will perform at this summer's Glastonbury festival, frontman Damon Albarn has said. The recently reformed band are expected to top the bill after organiser Michael Eavis confirmed their participation earlier this week. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Jailed US rapper DMX could face additional punishment after he allegedly threw a tray of food at a prison officer. The rapper, who is currently serving a 90-day jail term, was charged with aggravated assault, County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley has said the band will continue playing their classic songs live despite plans to record new material. The veteran rock group are expected to enter the studio in March to record their first new studio album since 1998, with Stanely acting as producer. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Juliette Lewis has showcased songs from her forthcoming new album online. The four tracks – 'All Is For God', 'Hard Lovin', 'Fantasy Bar' and 'Romeo' – have been posted on the singer's MySpace page. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Lily Allen has said she doesn't know whether she'll record another studio album. Despite her recent chart-topping success with second album 'It's Not Me, It's You', the singer said the only “vague plan” in her future was to settle down and have children. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 U2 frontman Bono has revealed the band will return to the road in “early summer”. The Irish group, who release new album 'No Line On The Horizon' on Monday (March 2nd), are working on creating intimate concerts in outdoor venues. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has claimed he is more “special” than Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho, who is nicknamed 'The Special One'. Gallagher told Portuguese TV station Top+ that he was a fan of the former Chelsea manager, but doubted his 'special' abilities. Read more >> |
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February 27, 2009
 U2 have spoken about the possibility of performing at the Glastonbury music festival. Singer Bono told the BBC that the group won't be playing at this year's event, but suggested they were keen to play there in the future. Read more >> |
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MGMT have threatened to sue French President Nicolas Sarkozy's UMP party after they used one of their tracks without permission. The party has admitted using 'Kids' at national congress and twice in online campaign videos, and offered to pay the American band one euro as compensation. 
The Libertines are on the brink of reuniting to record new material and tour, according to reports. The group disbanded in 2004 because of singer Pete Doherty's problem with drink and drugs. 
U2's guitarist The Edge has said it was unfortunate the group's new album 'No Line On The Horizon' leaked online ahead of its release on Monday (March 2nd). The band's twelfth record was accidentally released earlier this month by the Australian arm of the band's record label. 
Katy Perry, Leona Lewis and LL Cool J are to take part in the Grammy Celebration Concert tour. The five-date tour will open at the Hollywood Palladium on April 9th with a performance from Lewis. 
MC Hammer is to give fans an insight into his own life in a new reality TV series. Hammertime will follow the rapper, who is famed for his hit 'U Can't Touch This', his wife and their five children at home in California. 
Kraftwerk and Massive Attack will headline the opening two days of this year's Bestival festival, it's been announced. MGMT, Fleet Foxes, Klaxons and Seasick Steve will also perform at the event on the Isle of Wight, which will run from September 11th-13th. 
Def Leppard, Cheap Trick and Poison have announced details of a joint US tour. The 36-date summer tour will begin in Camden, New Jersey on June 23rd and also includes shows in Hartford, Milwaukee and Birmingham. 
US rapper Bow Wow has said he doesn't expect Chris Brown's recent arrest to harm his music career. Brown was questioned by police earlier this month following a complaint of assault from an unnamed woman, reported to be his girlfriend, Rihanna. 
Sigur Ros keyboardist Kjartan Sveinsson is recording the soundtrack for a new movie starring actor Colin Farrell. The film, entitled Ondine, is about a fisherman who finds a woman in his net and believes she is a mermaid. 
Billy Talent, Dream Theater and The Blackout have been added to this year's Download festival line up. Buckcherry and Anvil – who played the Monsters of Rock festival in 1982 - have also joined the bill. 
Arctic Monkeys will headline this year's Open'er festival in Poland, it's been announced. The Sheffield band join previously announced headliners Kings of Leon at the event, which will take place from the July 2nd-5th. 
Blur will perform at this summer's Glastonbury festival, frontman Damon Albarn has said. The recently reformed band are expected to top the bill after organiser Michael Eavis confirmed their participation earlier this week. 
Jailed US rapper DMX could face additional punishment after he allegedly threw a tray of food at a prison officer. The rapper, who is currently serving a 90-day jail term, was charged with aggravated assault, County Sheriff Joe Arpaio said. 
Kiss guitarist Paul Stanley has said the band will continue playing their classic songs live despite plans to record new material. The veteran rock group are expected to enter the studio in March to record their first new studio album since 1998, with Stanely acting as producer. 
Juliette Lewis has showcased songs from her forthcoming new album online. The four tracks – 'All Is For God', 'Hard Lovin', 'Fantasy Bar' and 'Romeo' – have been posted on the singer's MySpace page. 
Lily Allen has said she doesn't know whether she'll record another studio album. Despite her recent chart-topping success with second album 'It's Not Me, It's You', the singer said the only “vague plan” in her future was to settle down and have children. 
U2 frontman Bono has revealed the band will return to the road in “early summer”. The Irish group, who release new album 'No Line On The Horizon' on Monday (March 2nd), are working on creating intimate concerts in outdoor venues. 
Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has claimed he is more “special” than Inter Milan manager Jose Mourinho, who is nicknamed 'The Special One'. Gallagher told Portuguese TV station Top+ that he was a fan of the former Chelsea manager, but doubted his 'special' abilities. 
U2 have spoken about the possibility of performing at the Glastonbury music festival. Singer Bono told the BBC that the group won't be playing at this year's event, but suggested they were keen to play there in the future.